The coolest bars and restaurants in town

It's time for a new edition (easy there, Bobby Brown) of the Thrillist 47, giving you the best new and new-ish places to eat and drink. Some had to go, while other hot spots could not be denied (welcome, Bearnaise!). Have a look at the list (organized by hood, this isn't a ranking) and make the most of your next night out.

DUPONT

3) Thomas Foolery2029 P St NW; 202.822.6200
At the '80s-themed game bar Thomas Foolery, you'll never hear, "Stop acting like a child!", "Grow up!", or "Why can't you be more like your successful, though very anti-social half-brother?" because, 1) your unapologetic stepmother won't be around, and 2) the place is filled w/ Mario Kart, old-school candy, and ridiculous party rules -- yes, one does involve doing "The Carlton" for a discount.Read the full story...

4) Teddy & The Bully Bar1200 19th St NW; 202.872.8700
Though no one will likely hear you if you talk quietly, and you'll likely get kicked out for carrying in a big stick, this doesn't mean that Teddy & The Bully Bar -- the second presidential-themed pub from the Lincoln folks -- isn't for Roughriders, especially considering all the animal heads, rifle lights, and wild game-heavy eats.Read the full story...

5) DGS Delicatessen1317 Connecticut Ave NW; 202.293.4400
It's a shame that DGS Delicatessen's structural foundation prevents it from moving, because it really is the kind of whole package you could bring home to mom: Jewish eats (both inventive and traditional) paired with craft cocktails in what looks like a turn of the century grocery.Read the full story...

7) GBD1323 Connecticut Ave NW; 202.524.5210
GBD, or "Golden Brown Delicious", is really a misnomer, as their food is actually way sweeter than even Betty White and Rue McClanahan combined. That's thanks to the crew from Birch & Barley, who're frying birds & donuts in this skinny Dupont spot that's split into three sections: counter-service in the front, bar in the middle, and pin-cushion booth seating (lit by fryer baskets!) in the back.Read the full story...

PENN QUARTER

8) barmini855 E St NW; 202.393.4451
Given that it's a cocktail lab for all of Jose Andres's restaurants and projects, barmini is actually a pretty big deal. Also, their glassware -- modeled after the left breast of Marie Antoinette -- is quite the handful!Read the full story...

9) Hill Country Barbecue410 Seventh St NW; 202.556.2050
There's nothing to do after conquering New York but triumphantly return home, unless you're talking about the chick from VH1, as the majority of the dudes on that show are homeless. But for local BBQ that done did good in NYC, there's Hill Country.Read the full story...

DOWNTOWN

10) MXDC600 14th St NW; 202.393.1900
"English was inspired by Mexico" is the type of statement that will send some 'Muricans into a furious, sign-wielding rage, but when they find out it's just celebrity chef and man-about-town Todd English being inspired by a trip to Mexico for his joint MXDC on 14th St downtown, they'll likely grumble a little, wiggle into a seat underneath a fancy copper chandelier, and shovel delicious tacos into their non-Spanish-speaking mouths.Read the full story...

11) Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken1308 G St NW; 202.809.5565
Astro's the creation of two childhood friends who were rewarded with donuts when they played well in youth hockey, which apparently worked quite well, because one went on to become a Caps player named Jeff Halpern, and both went on to become the owners of a donut and fried chicken shop. Read the full story...

12) The Hamilton600 14th St NW; 202.787.1000
Prepare for Chris Christie to throw his enormous hat back in the race, because DC now has 24hr food in a space that can accommodate him, namely, 37000sqft of the old Garfinckel's department store.Read the full story...

13) Lincoln1110 Vermont Ave NW; 202.386.9200
President Lincoln inspired so many things, but the most important was clearly the market-fresh goodness at this K St foodery, where the mussels come with Granny Smiths & fennel pollen, and the oysters gratinee come with cornbread crumbs.Read the full story...

FOGGY BOTTOM, WEST END, AND GEORGETOWN

14) District Commons2200 Pennsylvania Ave; 202.587.8277
Not content to just open a burger and shake joint, the guy behind Ceiba and DC Coast's got another newest venture: a "21st-century American tavern" that draws its new millennium-ism from giant halos of LED light, window-side freestanding banquettes, and a massive U-shaped bar w/ floor-to-ceiling glass cabinets housing 80 different bottles of beer.Read the full story...

LOGAN CIRCLE

16) Pearl Dive Oyster Palace and Black Jack1612 14th St NW; 202.986.5225
People talk all the time about two great things going together, but those people clearly lack the imagination to consider three great things. Not so the group behind the seafood joint/cocktail den/bocce court triumvirate that is Pearl Dive Oyster Palace and Black Jack.Read the full story...

18) 2 Birds 1 Stone1800 14th St NW
Drink with friends underneath Doi Moi on 14th St in a hidden 60-seat lounge w/ a wood bartop, custom leather booths, and four make-out-worthy alcoves, from which you can sip on choice cocktails from the Estadio and Proof crew.Read the full story...

19) B Too1324 14th St NW; 202.627.2800
Feel bad that Belga Cafe's Chef Bart Vandaele didn't win Top Chef? Well don't, because he did get knighted (by both the Order of Leopold II and by the Museum of Belgian Brewers and the Brewers Guild of Belgium). And also, how dare you not address him as Sir Chef Bart?? Make up for it by hitting B Too, his bi-level ode to Flemish cuisine in Logan Circle. Outfitted in cowhides and animal statues, it'll allow you to become an animal with a selection of 150 Belgian beers.Read the full story...

20) Black Whiskey1410 14th St NW; 202.682.3123
Black Whiskey's here to put some badassery back into 14th st, injecting it with two levels of weathered, rough 'n raw barrage that include savage cocktails, a huge whiskey selection, and an amazing meat carving station.Read the full story...

21) Le Diplomate1610 14th St NW; 202.332.3333
Hold the Francophone! Actually, bring him to Le Diplomate, a stunner of a Parisian brasserie from award-winning Philly restaurateur Stephen Starr, who's filled his "homage to a French cafe" with pieces hawked from flea markets and farmhouses in France & Belgium.Read the full story...

U STREET

22) Izakaya Seki1117 V St NW; 202.588.5841
Just because it's housed in an old barbershop doesn't mean Izakaya Seki's taking any shortcuts. Marked only by a red lantern they hang outside when open, they're turning out food from a 50yr vet chef (and his daughter) who preferred to move here from the Midwest rather than water down his country's flavors for a less adventurous clientele.Read the full story...

23) Kapnos2201 14th St NW; 202.234.5000
Kapnos, which translates to "smoke", is Mike Isabella's ode to Northern Greece's smoking habits -- but before you go all TRUTH campaign on us, just know you'll be inhaling the sweet smell of charred and wood-fired meats while surrounded by drapes, cushions, and millwork panels, all creating an atmosphere reminiscent of mountain homes and gypsy caravans.Read the full story...

24) The Brixton901 U St
It's quite possible that you already have a special relationship -- like, maybe even to the point where it's gotten weird -- with The Brixton, an English pub concept re-imagined and sexed up by the same Hilton crew behind Marvin, The Gibson, and Patty Boom Boom.Read the full story...

25) Satellite Room2047 9th St NW
After opening American Ice Company and Brixton around 9th & U, the Hilton brothers closed down the block with Satellite Room, the concrete-heavy diner-bar (dinar!) attached to the side of the 9:30 Club like beautiful groupies attached to the hips of musicians performing at said club.Read the full story...

FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS

26) RANGE5335 Wisconsin Ave NW; 202.803.8020
Bryan Voltaggio's RANGE is so massive, you'd need one of those expensive British SUVs to drive around and see it all. What are those things called again? Anyways, get the kimchi linguini w/ uni, scallops, and nasturtium leaves. Read the full story...

27) Civil Cigar Lounge5335 Wisconsin Ave NW; 202.364.0800
While the Civil Cigar Lounge may be tucked away in the pavilion known as Chevy Chase, this place isn't joking around. The 93-seat cigar lounge and retail shop is from the W. Curtis Draper gentlemen (3rd-oldest tobacconists in the US!), and dead serious about serving small plates from... Bryan Voltaggio's RANGE!Read the full story...

30) H &pizza1118 H St NW; 202.733.1285
Little-known fact: the popular realtor's refrain "location, location, location" was originally followed by "...is only important as it pertains to proximity to pizza". So immediately sell your beachfront condos for whatever price, then respect the intelligence of the guys behind H &pizza.Read the full story...

CAPITOL HILL

31) Bearnaise315 Pennsylvania Ave SE; 202.450.4800
The steak frites spot from celeb chef Spike Mendelsohn is raising the fanciness quotient relative to his other joints with bone marrow and Brandy Smashes.Read the full story...

32) Ambar523 8th St SE; 202.813.3039
You probably think that Ambar is the stuff that preserved that mosquito that created the dinosaurs that ate Newman in Jurassic Park, but it's not. First, that stuff is spelled with an "e", and second, this Ambar is actually a Balkan-influenced eatery on Barracks Row from the Masa 14/El Centro D.F. crew.Read the full story...

MOUNT VERNON

33) Rogue 24922 N Street NW; 202.408.9724
Inventively transformed by a James Beard winner, Rogue's a copper-floored former garage with an ultra-modern open kitchen that puts out both a 16-course “Progression” menu, and a 24-course “Journey”.Read the full story...

1017 7th St NW;
Hogo means "high taste", so it makes sense that the Brown bros' temple of tiki & upscale diner-food stays open until 230a. And when you're in the right mindset, it makes sense that it's decorated with a topless mermaid, the hood of a '39 Pontiac, and a giant tapestry of Zombie Elvis.Read the full story...

36) 3 Stars Brewery6400 Chillum Place NW; 202.670.0333
Remember when you first heard about the DC Homebrew Shop? Well, turns out you suck at brewing beer, so the same guys opened up a place where you can buy it instead. Read the full story...

37) Boundary Stone116 Rhode Island Ave NW
Named for the mile markers that once shaped the city, the Bloomingdale public house serves jumbo lump crab rolls w/ homemade Old Bay tots, and a beer can chicken sandwich w/ pickled green tomatoes and bourbon BBQ sauce.Read the full story...

38) Mintwood Place1813 Columbia Rd NW; 202.234.6732
Increasing the already staggering number of people Frenching in Adams Morgan at any given time, Mintwood Place serves Franco-twisted fare in a place that looks like where you'd sell off surplus buffalo meat in The Oregon Trail.Read the full story...

ADAMS MORGAN AND COLUMBIA HEIGHTS

39) Bar Charley’s1825 18th St, NW; 202.627.2163
With a name like Bar Charley's, you'd expect a menu to be filled with milk steaks, but, instead, the Dupont/ADMO spot from the El Chucho Cocina Superior crew is rocking an insanely eclectic mix of cocktails ranging from Orange Crushes to duck-fat-washed St. Germain drinks.Read the full story...

40) Libertine2435 18th St NW; 202.450.3106
Like most normal people with no discernible problems, you often wish you could travel and drink more absinthe. Well, guess what, Ernest Hemingway -- Libertine, the Parisian bar in ADMO, can't help you get to France, but they will take you on a globe-trotting absinthe adventure w/ their collection of 30 different types from around the world, all dripping out of vintage brouilleurs.Read the full story...

41) Fed Restaurant2477 18th St NW; 202.506.4314
Attention ADMO Tea Partiers: please put down your signs and your hilarious hats. It turns out the Fed that's moved into the old Saki space has only taken over the neighborhood's bar & food scene with Southern-comfort cuisine and a list of craft cocktails curated by the Wilder Bros (Black Jack/Mussel Bar).Read the full story...

42) Smoke & Barrel2471 18th St, NW; 202.319.9353
Transforming Asylum's top floor into a haven of all things bourbon-y, crafty, and smoked, S&B's AR-imported pitmaster dishes out the goods in a wood-heavy interior rocking stools cut to mimic the curvature of barrel staves, and a bar made out of Amish mushroom wood.Read the full story...

GLOVER PARK

43) Arcuri2400 Wisconsin Ave NW; 202.827.8745
Have you ever burned the roof of your mouth and gotten brain-freeze, at the same time? No? Well, Mr. Foodie, you better Razor scooter yourself over to Arcuri: the below-ground Italian pizza spot in Glover Park where you'll pair a wood-fired hot pie with frozen limoncello slushies and finally experience the newest sensation all the food critics in Europe and Asia and other places are raving about.Read the full story...

VIRGINIA

44) Society Fair277 S Washington St; 703.683.3247
Like the casting of James Bond, the recent trend in grocery stores has undeniably been towards "more bulk". But not at Society Fair, the chandeliered "lifestyle food market" from the creators of Restaurant Eve and Virtue Feed & Grain.Read the full story...

45) Port City Brewery3950 Wheeler Ave; 703.797.2739
There are tons of advantages in switching from wine to beer, but you don't need a rhyme to enjoy the suds from the former wine-master who had the grapes to launch Port City Brewery.Read the full story...

46) The Tequileria at Fuego Cocina2800 Clarendon Blvd; 571.970.2180
Immediately grab your most reformed Jewish friends and storm the first floor at this "temple of traditional Mexican cuisine", where the more formal atmosphere of the dining room above is eschewed for a tile bar that snakes end-to-end, and the agave liquors number more than 120.Read the full story...

47) Pork Barrel BBQ2312 Mt Vernon Ave
Proving that Senate budgetary debates can actually be fruitful as long as they're not being conducted by senators: Pork Barrel BBQ, whose owners dreamt up the concept after (while?) staffing a late-night congressional sparring match on the Hill.Read the full story...

Things you'll do at 2 Birds One Stone: 1) drink with friends underneath Doi Moi on 14th St in thecavernous white-washed cave of hidden cocktails treasures from the Estadio and Proof crew AND 2) try to rub your belly and pat your head at the same time gab about how you're doing two things at once!

GBD, or "Golden Brown Delicious", is really a misnomer, as their food is actually way sweeter than even Betty White and Rue McClanahan combined. That's thanks to the crew from Birch & Barley, who're frying birds & doughnuts in this skinny Dupont spot split into three sections: counter-service in the front, bar in the middle, and pin-cushion booth seating (lit by fryer baskets!) in the back.

Spike Mendelsohn's adding another restaurant to Penn Ave & Cap Hill with Béarnaise: a spinoff of a classic Parisian steak frites w/ a prix fixe menu and decked out w/ globe lights, a black and white tiled floor, and French artwork up on the walls.

A new age Renaissance-style dining experience, The Hamilton is an interactive venue that fuses live music performances with your dinner hour. The extensive menu of contemporary American dishes is as eclectic as the performers who include everyone from pop star Ed Sheeran to several acts in the DC Jazz Festival. They also have an impressive list of boozy milkshakes.

Lincoln reps the former head-of-state not only in name, but in taste as well, spotlighting some of his favorite eats, which apparently included oysters and gingerbread. Lincoln's small plate menu focuses on contemporary American cuisine sourced locally from farmers and fishermen in the region. Nothing says 'merica like infused bourbons and a full list of moonshines approved by honest Abe.

Upscale dining with an American tavern inspiration, District Commons elevates comfort food with a fresh raw bar, hearth-fired flatbreads, and a carving board slicing local and sustainable meats. Come in for the rotating pre-fixe family meal served nightly at 10p or just sample one of the 99 beers on the wall.

Yes, you guessed it, there are farmers, fishers, and bakers involved in this joint, who bring you fresh seafood, sushi, steak, and bake bangin' beignets with raspberry coulis, hot fudge sauce, bourbon caramel sauce. A true farm-to-table set up, Farmers Fishers and Bakers has a partnership with North Dakota Farmers Union that provide seasonal ingredients for a diverse menu of regionally-inspired farmhouse comfort food.

This traditional ramen shop has authentic Japanese fare with playful touches and an artistic dining atmosphere. Daikaya has an entire separate menu dedicated to ramen and diners can slurp their noodle bowls amongst the colorful designs, patterns, and textures within multiple rooms in the two-story space.

DGS Delicatessen takes the idea from your old Jewish grandmother's kitchen and elevates it with a modern and creative spin that gives this authentic deli-bar new flavor and energy with a homestyle base. Styled after the turn-of-the-century grocery stores, DGS Delicatessen house cures and smokes their all meats and fish as well as crafts their own duck fat matzo balls.

Barmini is the cocktail test lab for visionary chef José Andrés' restaurants. Barmini overlooks restaurant minibar and operates under the M.O. to use culinary caliber talent to craft incomparable cocktails. With over 100 seasonally rotating cocktail concoctions served in 1930s vintage barware, if you don't find a drink, well we judge you. But you could try one of the innovative bar snacks, which also happen to rotate frequently as the chefs test out new flavor combos like Thai-style chicharrones.

Because there's nothing more American than Texas, Hill Country Barbecue brings the live music capital to the actual capital. All their meats are Lone Star state-inspired, smoked in-house with a dry rub, and served by the pound. Hill Country also offers classic Texas indulgence like Big Red Soda (for you Yankees, that's a red cream soda) and Blue Bell ice cream.

A no frills beer and barbecue joint, Garden District has picnic-style dining and some seriously smokey sandwiches. They have an outdoor beer garden overflowing with German and Bavarian brews that pair perfectly with a rack of ribs, but make sure you get there early since everything is made in-house, they close early when they run out of BBQ.

Izakaya Seki is authentic Japanese grub that goes way beyond sushi and sashimi. In this two story eatery, you can watch the chef prepare dishes like beef tongue with yuzu miso and serve it right to you at the bar or head to the upstairs and sample all of the 25 sakes.

This sexy English pub is decked out with antler chandeliers, stuffed animals (the cool kind), and lots of Old World touches sure to make you feel like a true gent. Take in some gourmet pub grub on the wood-heavy middle level, or sip one of their inspired beer cocktails (like the Cider Snakebite: lager, cider, and black currant liqueur) on the elegant and spacious roofdeck.

This diner-bar has some classic American favorites with a Mexican flair. There's chorizo and potato hash, build-your-own burgers, and spiked shakes, like the Hollywood-inspired Vincent Vega, a creamy vanilla and Bulleit bourbon fusion that should become a routine nightcap.

Piloted by Executive Chef and restauranteur Bryan Voltaggio, RANGE is separated into various open-cooking coves where chefs prepare seasonal ingredients from the Mid-Atlantic. Stations include a salumeria, raw bar, rotisserie, wood-fired hearth, and bakery that whip up some culinary ingenuity while you sip a mezcal-infused "Mexican Warhead" cocktail or people watch through the all-glass interior wrapping around the Chevy Chase Pavilion.

A high-end cigar and cocktail lounge, Civil Cigar serves small plates from neighboring innovative eatery RANGE, owned by renowned chef Bryan Voltaggio. An endless list of cigars from Nicaragua, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic are carefully selected by the owners, two men from the W. Curtis Draper Tobacconist.

As one of the first authentic ramen joints in DC, Toki Underground has Taipei inspired noodles and dumplings that rival your grandma's best. Like most meals, Toki's ramen is best enjoyed with intermittent saki bombs or any of their house-made cocktails.

Move over Philly, the nation's capital is trying to take the hill in cheesesteak virtue. Taylor Charles Steak and Ice raises the "steaks" with a house-made cheese sauce, plenty of extra decadent (meat on meat) toppings, and authentic italian water ices.

Ambar serves up traditional Balkan cuisine using flavors from the old world and gives them a modern edge. An extensive wine list, complete with glossary, and hand-crafted cocktails pair well with Ambar's small plate menu.

Known for their innovation, Rogue 24 fuses fresh ingredients with artistic flare to create entirely new flavors. Go a little rogue and try a bit of everything with their 24-course meal, or, if you've eaten in the past two weeks, try the less daunting 16- or (meager) four-course prix fixe.

Boundary Stone is named for the mile markers that once shaped the city and encapsulates the whole DC style with original tin ceilings, oak bars, and even a stained glass DC flag. Try one of the eight drafts on tap or bite into a lump crab roll with Old Bay tots on the side.

The Mintwood Place is an American Restaurant that has an "Oregon Trail" vibe thanks to the wagon wheels on the wall, wood on the tables and bars, and cast iron gears. Pull a chair up to the bar for some draft beer or try any of the delectable tastes on the menu, including the cast iron chicken w/ cippolini shepherd's pie.

Smoke & Barrel has meat that is smoked with reclaimed bourbon barrels. In fact, not only do they have great smoked meats but they also have a great beer selection (25 cans and another 25 drafts) as well as 45 bourbons and whiskeys (not to mention their beer/shot combo "boiler crafters").

Society Fair has been coined a "lifestyle food market" in where you can sit in a chandelier central seating area surrounded by stations for wine, coffee, baked goods, and meats. Focusing mainly on quality of food, Society Fair even offers a demo on "inter-engaging three-course dinner" so you know how to prepare the food that you just consumed.

Port City Brewery is a brewery that is run by a fourth generation Alexandrian. Not only can you enjoy the brewery for the brews but on Saturdays you can tour the whole facility for 20-30 minutes to see the process in its entirety.

Immediately grab your most reformed Jewish friends and storm the first floor at this "temple of traditional Mexican cuisine", where the more formal atmosphere of the dining room above is eschewed for a tile bar that snakes end-to-end, and the agave liquors number more than 120.

Pork Barrel BBQ homes a 40 ft Brazilian soapstone bar, communal 100 year old maple table, butcher station, barn wood tabletops, and finally a "draft beer tower". Pork Barrel BBQ is not only a great atmosphere for a BBQ but also provides some of the best BBQ in all of Washington.